It came together really quickly - I went for bigger scraps so mine doesn't really look like books but I didn't want to cut into some of them and, let's be honest, it was even quicker!!

I also used home dec weight fabric, left over from the girl's floor cushion, on the reverse side to make it a bit sturdier:

So that's like three covers in one!! I love it :)

I've been a busy bee over the weekend because my husband very kindly went out for the day with the kids (oh he is wonderful!). So I also finished up my little sewing case...

and have sent one to a friend :) I love making these, Amy's tutorial is brilliant!

I've also managed to make a start on the zip bag for the overflowing notions and zips I have. I couldn't stop myself from using the gorgeous little squares Heather from Crafting... sent me:

These are teeny tiny now!! Each square is just 7/8"! I used Elizabeth's (Oh, Fransson!) fantastic method from Sew, Mama, Sew! Super easy and it just looks so cute. I thought I'd ran out of interfacing (later found some more!!) so I made a different back:

I like it, it's a nice plain contrast to the busier front and I just LOVE that mustard. The tension was totally off, I was getting used to the machine but I kind of like those loopy lines so I'm just going with it. Should be able to put this together tomorrow!

I have also thoroughly enjoyed rising to the challenge set by Amy's Creative Side and I have completed my first ever hand sewn paper piece block!! Whoo Hoo!

This is the first block I've made as part of the Rose and Star Block Party at My Selfsewn Life. Everyone's been making so many gorgeous blocks, totally inspirational!

Luckily I got to join in the Somewhere Over The Rainbow Charm Swap 2012 hosted by Emily at Strawberry Patch. So I got cutting and sent off my orange charms today :)

Lastly, I forgot to mention that last weekend my husband and I went to see 'The Artist'. I wasn't too sure I would like it. Silent movie?? No, Ta!!
WRONG!! It was wonderful, magnificent, elegant and I want to watch it again, and again, and again. If you haven't, go see it!

Yay great news about the new machine! Fab makes, you already have it working hard! :) Love the rose/star block! I saw the advert for the artist the other day and thought it looked quite good, I may have to see if i can find it near me!

It's all so beautiful, Lucy! And I'm very jealous about the machine! My mum had a purring old one that sits in her cupboard. Surely she could have mine sit there for whenever she wants to hem some jeans!! :)

love the 'new' machine. I have recently 'borrowed' my mums sewing machine. Its got to be over 20 years old, but its a Pfaff and still goes like clockwork and has a lot more functions than mine. I have just checked out Amys tutorial and added that to my 'want to make' list!